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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: P Block Elements

Question:

What does dinitrogen oxide on reaction with sodamide produce?

Options:

Nitrogen gas

Nitric acid

Nitrogen dioxide

Sodium azide

Correct Answer:

Sodium azide

Explanation:

Dinitrogen oxide (N2O) or Nitrogen(I) oxide, commonly called laughing gas, reacts with liquid sodamide or sodium amide (NaNH2) at a temperature of 473K in order to produce sodium azide (NaN3) and water.